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also we have to reduce our areas of -- in our national defense. when we spoke earlier i was pleased to hear you did not support these indiscriminate, unprioritized cuts that sequestration would cause. if allowed to take effect, how would sequestration impact the ability to meet the future threats and challenges? as i shared with you i chaired the subcommittee on the threats and capabilities. so i'm particularly interested in your thoughts. you were commenting on the cyber issues airforce basely being considered in the emerging threats and capability. so my question is what impact do you believe that these cuts would have on our service members and their families at home and abroad and in particular, the cuts in the sequestration, how would this impact areas such as cyber security and the other areas? >> well, first, as we have said this morning and you know the chiefs made very clear, secretary penetta. there would be serious consequences to the management of our defense department and our ability to have the flexibility and make the decisions not
also we have to reduce our areas of -- in our national defense. when we spoke earlier i was pleased to hear you did not support these indiscriminate, unprioritized cuts that sequestration would cause. if allowed to take effect, how would sequestration impact the ability to meet the future threats and challenges? as i shared with you i chaired the subcommittee on the threats and capabilities. so i'm particularly interested in your thoughts. you were commenting on the cyber issues airforce basely...
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then cia director and then secretary of defense. it is you, jim baker, donald rumsfeld, dick cheney, you're on this mount rushmore of guys that have held every office other than the president. >> it's been a hell of a ride. i really enjoyed it. in many ways. you know, it's kind of the son of italian immigrants i've kind of lived the american dream, which is i've gotten a lot of opportunities to serve the country. and i've been able to do some great things. i really, you know, in the end i used to ask my father why as an immigrant he came to the united states. he said because we wanted to make sure our children had a better life. i hope that that's my legacy that in some way in all those jobs i gave our children a better life. >> i want to ask you a little about all of it, but i want to start with we've now had back-to-back secretary of defense that did a stint as head of the cia. how important was that stint? having that experience at the cia, how does -- how are future secretary of defenses -- what are they missing by not knowing h
then cia director and then secretary of defense. it is you, jim baker, donald rumsfeld, dick cheney, you're on this mount rushmore of guys that have held every office other than the president. >> it's been a hell of a ride. i really enjoyed it. in many ways. you know, it's kind of the son of italian immigrants i've kind of lived the american dream, which is i've gotten a lot of opportunities to serve the country. and i've been able to do some great things. i really, you know, in the end i...
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to cut into defense reform. what are some of the other things you'd like to see to get more for each dollar spent on defense? >> we have to look at it across the board. we've had some sort of acquisition reform pass congress i think roughly every other year since i've been here and now most acknowledge it's worse than it's ever been. one for example proposes that we get rid of all regulation in the department of defense internal and external unless there's a specific decision by the secretary to put it back in. we're going to have to get more drastic than we thought of before. personnel reform needs to be a part of it but i think especially for the younger people coming into the service, an automatic 20 year retirement, health care and so forth like we've had before, may not be part and -- part of the package moving ahead. and it may be in their best interests to have some greater flexibility on those personnel reforms. of course we're waiting on the commission now that is going to make some -- >> you think ther
to cut into defense reform. what are some of the other things you'd like to see to get more for each dollar spent on defense? >> we have to look at it across the board. we've had some sort of acquisition reform pass congress i think roughly every other year since i've been here and now most acknowledge it's worse than it's ever been. one for example proposes that we get rid of all regulation in the department of defense internal and external unless there's a specific decision by the...
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the nominee to succeed leon panetta are for defense secretary. he's tried to pave the way by meeting with at least 60 different senators. he's also had meetings with pan pap, panetta, of course. let's listen to chuck hagel. >>> thank you, chairman levin, ranking member inhofe, and distinguished members of the committee. i am honored to come before you today as the president's nominee to be secretary of defense. first, as you suggested, mr. chairman, let me introduce my family. my wife lily beth, my son zar and daughter ali are not with us. our son claims he's taking a test. we'll confirm that later. but both our son and daughter that we are very, very proud of, and i think, like any proud father and any proud mother, you all know how i feel about that as you have the same feelings about your children. it's the same way we feel about ours. i also want to introduce my brother tom who served with me in vietnam. my brother mike who is our number three brother and, i might add, who actually possesses any talent our family has. he has in the pentagon t
the nominee to succeed leon panetta are for defense secretary. he's tried to pave the way by meeting with at least 60 different senators. he's also had meetings with pan pap, panetta, of course. let's listen to chuck hagel. >>> thank you, chairman levin, ranking member inhofe, and distinguished members of the committee. i am honored to come before you today as the president's nominee to be secretary of defense. first, as you suggested, mr. chairman, let me introduce my family. my wife...
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so look at what the next defense secretary is going to have to supervise massive defense cuts. make key decisions, long-term technical advance, short-term readiness. these are tough questions. you have to be able to present leadership and toughness. he is personally a tough guy. i've seen him oppose the iraq war with other republicans. he personally has that courage. but can he project that and show mastery of the building? that's the question. >> the ability to be a salesman, a politician. >> absolutely. let's divide politics from all of this. you know, ralph just said this was about judgment. and david just said opposing the war in iraq takes courage. i think the notion in some ways to say because chuck hagel doesn't believe what john mccain says you question his judgment. for somebody that carried a gun as a general in vietnam, i'm going to trust their ability -- >> well, chuck hagel doesn't believe what he says 10 years ago and 12 years ago. >> i want to go to immigration. this is chuck schumer this week on the issue of immigration. >> for the first time ever, there is more
so look at what the next defense secretary is going to have to supervise massive defense cuts. make key decisions, long-term technical advance, short-term readiness. these are tough questions. you have to be able to present leadership and toughness. he is personally a tough guy. i've seen him oppose the iraq war with other republicans. he personally has that courage. but can he project that and show mastery of the building? that's the question. >> the ability to be a salesman, a...
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pentagon not questioning past secretaries of defense. i can only speak for myself. who understands the realities of consequences of war. it doesn't mean i'm better. but that is who i am. i don't walk away from that. i acknowledge that. i don't see the lens of every world event and whether we should use american power through the lens of vietnam but it is part of me. it is part of that lens. i think that's for the better. i think we need to be cautious with our power. i think we need to be wise with our power. we have great power. we have awesome power. no nation in the world is even in our league. we have done so much good with that power. i don't think there's a nation in the history of man who has ever been as judicious and careful with his power as we have. i want to continue to do that as you all do. we'll have differences, senator, on policies. but all i can do is my best based on my own experiences and, as i also said in my statement reaching out, listening, learning, never knowing enough, understand circumstances change. >> senato
pentagon not questioning past secretaries of defense. i can only speak for myself. who understands the realities of consequences of war. it doesn't mean i'm better. but that is who i am. i don't walk away from that. i acknowledge that. i don't see the lens of every world event and whether we should use american power through the lens of vietnam but it is part of me. it is part of that lens. i think that's for the better. i think we need to be cautious with our power. i think we need to be wise...
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they don't key fend the defense of marriage act in court. they basically use the executive power and use the nlrb to pass things they can't get the congress to pass. this is what he is going to do over the next two years. with the further ambition of trying to make sure that the republicans lose the house in which case he will have control over congress again. >> chris: juan? >> i think what you are seeing here is a response to political gridlock. what we are talking about in the case that the the court ruled on pepsi-cola bottlers versus their union is that the republicans really do not like the decisions that would come from a democratic appointee on the national labor relations board and so they were -- they do not want that board to function. now, remember, these agencies have been cre created by congr. they are nonfunctional if you don't have people to run them. you had a minority in the senate and in the house basically conspire to stop the functioning of government agencies. >> chris: isn't that the constitution that balances? >> i th
they don't key fend the defense of marriage act in court. they basically use the executive power and use the nlrb to pass things they can't get the congress to pass. this is what he is going to do over the next two years. with the further ambition of trying to make sure that the republicans lose the house in which case he will have control over congress again. >> chris: juan? >> i think what you are seeing here is a response to political gridlock. what we are talking about in the...
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defense secretary leon panetta has lifted the ban on women serving in common -- combat. >> as an army sergeant taylor took part in one of the earliest invasions of iraq in 2003. she was side-by-side with men as an arabic translator, often in dangerous situations. this veteran says that women have been serving in formally and combat roles for more than a decade. a time has come for it to be made official. >> this is a tremendous validation of all the honorable service that we have already been performing, by making the policy catch up to the reality on the ground. >> today, leon panetta made a historic change to women's role in the military. he lifted the ban on women serving in combat. >> i believe it is the responsibility of every citizen to protect the nation. and every citizen who can meet the qualifications of service should have that opportunity. >> today's announcement means that more than 230,000 battlefront posts are now open to women. that means more opportunities for women who plan to make the military their career. in washington today, there was support for this new policy.
defense secretary leon panetta has lifted the ban on women serving in common -- combat. >> as an army sergeant taylor took part in one of the earliest invasions of iraq in 2003. she was side-by-side with men as an arabic translator, often in dangerous situations. this veteran says that women have been serving in formally and combat roles for more than a decade. a time has come for it to be made official. >> this is a tremendous validation of all the honorable service that we have...
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i'm for a robust defense. i'm called a defense hawk. on the other hand, there's a big tail in the defense department and a smooth tooth in the tail including the way health care is delivered there needs a second look. >> brad, you're very close to these house republicans. we heard paul ryan sunday on "meet the press." sequester, everybody is against it. everybody says they're against it from the president to paul ryan. and yet it's going to happen. >> there's an emerging view among house republicans there's only one place the president is willing to cut the budget and that's here. perhaps he likes this even less than republicans like it. not just because of the defense department. plenty of republicans have lots of misgivings about it. we think it's bad policy. i think we'll see the questioning go to israel and iran and, you know, conservatives have long viewed this pentagon as a check and balance on the president somewhat. they're comfortable with leon panetta, comfortable with gates. the fact hagel is not as close to most republicans
i'm for a robust defense. i'm called a defense hawk. on the other hand, there's a big tail in the defense department and a smooth tooth in the tail including the way health care is delivered there needs a second look. >> brad, you're very close to these house republicans. we heard paul ryan sunday on "meet the press." sequester, everybody is against it. everybody says they're against it from the president to paul ryan. and yet it's going to happen. >> there's an emerging...
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i believe the secretary of defense should be the core, the rock solid person for the defense of america. i believe he should project an image of solidity and steadfastness the whole world and american people can depend on. i'm more than a little troubled by the report you participated in that calls for the total elimination of nuclear weapons and clearly suggests that is an achievable goal in a realistic time. certainly not immediately. their report writers issued an article defending you and the report that was just issued last year. they protest and say chalk hagel and global zero views are in the national interest and squarely in the mainstream. they insist you are in the mainstream because your position is that of president obama's. dramatically, they assert you are out of the mainstream if you believe otherwise. your report explicitly calls for "an arctic -- an urgent and transformational change in u.s. nuclear force structure, strategy and posture." i think that's an exceedingly dramatic report, frankly. specifically, as to the historic nuclear force triad that has the -- has been
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for all defense policies and congressional laws, it goes into the national defense authorization act. for the entire year, what i am doing is can he ready for that time. it is extremely difficult to get past all of the challenges in order to get that provision into the bill. especially for a democrat and republican majority congress, it is extremely hard. we continued to fight and we continued to introduce amendments and bills saying let's repeal this policy. we get a couple of co-sponsors here and there. it never really made it anywhere, except for the that the firm wanted the voice to be heard. with secretary panetta coming out and repeal of this policy is incredible. she is extremely excited, but concerned in terms of implementation, making sure the three deadlines on that, making sure the oversight is there, and making sure the right people are looking at it. we talked about the time lines, but there are three main gates. 2013 when the services have to give their implementation plans. they have to report to congress, the 30 day rule. they can start develop -- developing, the viewi
for all defense policies and congressional laws, it goes into the national defense authorization act. for the entire year, what i am doing is can he ready for that time. it is extremely difficult to get past all of the challenges in order to get that provision into the bill. especially for a democrat and republican majority congress, it is extremely hard. we continued to fight and we continued to introduce amendments and bills saying let's repeal this policy. we get a couple of co-sponsors here...
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if science editor at defense and that kind of thing will never happen -- if i am secretary of defense, that kind of thing will never happen, if a senior officer to be handled and treated that way when he told the truth to the congress. >> i will say this, the job he >> i will say, and i know you know this, the job he has done for veterans is extraordinary. another challenge we have for veterans and for active 2-d is the suicide -- active-duty, is the suicide rate, losing more members in 2012 than fighting in afghanistan. i know the general has basically dedicated his life to trying to solve this problem. i want to make sure the defense department will clean all in to try to fix this and provide answers so the number goes to zero in years ahead. >> you have my complete commitment on this issue. >> it is something veterans face and also a transition issue. as much as you can work with the va as our active-duty transitions out, when they go home, that they have somebody to talk to, tell them how they feel and understand what they are going through because if we can help them with that --
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he understands the issues of the defense department. i think he will be a great secretary of defense. >> chuck hagel faced tough questioning during his senate confirmation hearing last week. they could vote on the nomination as early as thursday. >> it's been a busy weekend for secretary of state john kerry. he was only sworn in on friday and he has always assured israelly leaders that they will continue to the partnership. kerry also managed to find time to have lunch with the secretary of state under president reagan. >> very busy. there are flurries falling through the skies. >> can we expect more of the same ton >> how is the weather shaping on this super bowl sunday? >> light snow out there right now. as we move into early tomorrow morning it won't cause any problems. the skies are clearing out and the showers we had are quickly lifting off to the north and the east. it is 34 degrees at reagan national airport. the wind-chill makes it feel colder than that. the average for this day is 45 degrees and 65 was the record. george washin
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in thegovernment's roleçxyxyx industry >> defense secretary chat -- defense secretary nominee, chuck hagel responded to questions concerning past statements on israel, iran, and nuclear weapons. this portion of the hearing is three hours. cable satellite corp. 2013] >> good morning, everybody. the committee meets today to consider the nomination of former senator chuck hagel to be secretary of defense. before i begin, i want to first welcome senator inhofe as the new ranking republican on our committee, succeeding senator mccain. senator mccain has been a great partner over the past six years, and i thank him for all the work he has done to get bills enacted, his leadership on a host of issues, his support for the work of this committee, and for always keeping our hearings likely. -- lively. senator inhofe has shown his strong commitment to the national defense over his 20 years on this committee. and i know that we are going to work well together and continue the bipartisan tradition of the committee. we are also pleased to welcome the eight senators who are joining the committee th
in thegovernment's roleçxyxyx industry >> defense secretary chat -- defense secretary nominee, chuck hagel responded to questions concerning past statements on israel, iran, and nuclear weapons. this portion of the hearing is three hours. cable satellite corp. 2013] >> good morning, everybody. the committee meets today to consider the nomination of former senator chuck hagel to be secretary of defense. before i begin, i want to first welcome senator inhofe as the new ranking...
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>>> defense secretary leon panetta came out in support of chuck hagel. president obama's choice for defense secretary. >> what you've heard from republicans thus far has been, why -- where is the calvary in all of this, why didn't the military over the course of what we've been told was a seven-hour incident if you can call it an incident. why over the course of seven hours was there not a strike team of some sort that could be put into benghazi to try to help out. on the show today, i had not just leon panetta, but as well the chairman of the joint chiefs, martin dempsey, and i asked them that very question, like why wouldn't you on 9/11, have troops sort of ready? and dempsey said to me, we did, the minute we knew the incident happened, the secretary of defense said, move some troops, scramble some troops, get them ready, let us know what their transit time would be. that's where it ended. i said, why didn't you just move them at that moment when you knew there was trouble. here's what dempsey said. >> we can't be a replacement. it was 9/11 elsewhere i
>>> defense secretary leon panetta came out in support of chuck hagel. president obama's choice for defense secretary. >> what you've heard from republicans thus far has been, why -- where is the calvary in all of this, why didn't the military over the course of what we've been told was a seven-hour incident if you can call it an incident. why over the course of seven hours was there not a strike team of some sort that could be put into benghazi to try to help out. on the show...
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but when defense secretary panetta lifted the ban on women in combat his decision, this week, drew strong praise and sharp criticism. we have brought together two distinguished veterans to discussion the issue. colonel martha mcsally was our nation's first female combat pilot, logging hours over the skies of iraq an afghanistan and joins us from tucson, lieutenant general jerry boykin was one of the original members of the army's delta force and former head of the u.s. special forces command. colonel, general, welcome to fox news sunday and i have been looking forward to this discussion into thank you very much, chris. >> so have i, thanks for having us on. >> chris: here's how defense secretary panetta explained his decision this week. take a look: >> not everyone is going to be able to be a combat soldier. but, everyone is entitled to a chance. >> chris: general boykin, you dismissed this as another case of the pentagon using the military for a social experiment. i'd like you to tell colonel mcsally directly, knowing her background, look into the camera and tell her why she is unfit to
but when defense secretary panetta lifted the ban on women in combat his decision, this week, drew strong praise and sharp criticism. we have brought together two distinguished veterans to discussion the issue. colonel martha mcsally was our nation's first female combat pilot, logging hours over the skies of iraq an afghanistan and joins us from tucson, lieutenant general jerry boykin was one of the original members of the army's delta force and former head of the u.s. special forces command....
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i feel as secretary of defense i've been honored to serve at the department of defense. we have the strongest military power on earth, and we're dealing with a lot of threats in today's world. the biggest concern i have quite frankly right now is the budget uncertainty on capitol hill. because if the sequester is allowed to go into effect, i think it could seriously impact on the readiness of the united states and that's a serious issue. >> i would assume you agree with those parting words. >> i couldn't agree more. we face a true readiness crisis. >> gentlemen, thank you so much for being with me. thank you both very much. >>> if hagel is confirmed, pan, a is a happy short timer. i asked him about a departure date. he indicated he'd be home in california on or before valentine's day. when we return in his first term president obama focused on health care, some thought to the detriment of the economy. is he in danger of making the same mistake twice. >>> later koor, could a piece o equipment from the nfl's past protect players from today. one that's always eluded me. tho
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defense posture. so that we fight our new war against al qaeda in a different way, without necessarily putting boots on the ground. and that means looking to, especially, technology, intelligence, the use of drones, we've seen that more. and that's something that i think you can expect chuck hagel to embrace. and sort of sell and support at the department of defense. and so the president -- both president and chuck hagel have looked for dwight eisenhower as a role model in this, oddly enough because eisenhower went through something similar when eisenhower was drawing down from the korean war and facing off the u.s.s.r., he looked to weapons and the president, looking to bring down al qaeda, to drones and intelligence, i'm told there's a portrait up of eisenhower that was painted by his brother mike hagel. invoking a general doesn't hurt a democrat accused by you and others as being a lefty, jake. >> if you're joining us right now, we're watching the senate confirmation hearings for former republican
defense posture. so that we fight our new war against al qaeda in a different way, without necessarily putting boots on the ground. and that means looking to, especially, technology, intelligence, the use of drones, we've seen that more. and that's something that i think you can expect chuck hagel to embrace. and sort of sell and support at the department of defense. and so the president -- both president and chuck hagel have looked for dwight eisenhower as a role model in this, oddly enough...
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run the defense apparatus. that includes all of the officers. i think there are over 50 presidential appointees in the department of defense. obviously, there are uniformed military, 1.3 million of them. all of these people are required to manage the department. i think fundamental to me, and then answered your question, it is accountability. we have had some discussions today about audits. all institutions must be accountable. elected officials are accountable. we are all accountable. and the emphasis on accountability i do not think could ever be overstated. you give managers flexibility, resources, but you give them direction and expectations. they have to be very clear, direct, and defined. but not to the point where you do not want their input and their ability to be flexible with their management. in my opinion, that is the key to anything, but surely it is the key to something as large as the department of defense. a number of questions were asked of me today about specific programs, submarine programs,
run the defense apparatus. that includes all of the officers. i think there are over 50 presidential appointees in the department of defense. obviously, there are uniformed military, 1.3 million of them. all of these people are required to manage the department. i think fundamental to me, and then answered your question, it is accountability. we have had some discussions today about audits. all institutions must be accountable. elected officials are accountable. we are all accountable. and the...
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our own samantha bee explores this more in depth with this report >> reporter: last week defense secretary leon panetta made military history when he lifted the ban on women serving in combat. immediately, objections were raised. >> there is a difference in the physicality of women and men >> it's a terrible idea. you're going to have the sex assault problem >> people are going to die reporter: author and military expert kingsley brown >> women in combat positions are a threat to military cohesion. it's not clear that men can actually bond with women the way they bond with other women >> reporter: so women can disrupt romance in combat zones? >> almost by definition. reporter: who are these fatigue hags jeopardizing all that military cohesion? meet marine corps captain zoe biddle a plaintiff in the lawsuit to lift the ban on women in combat >> i think it's about time that women are allowed to serve in all roles >> reporter: why do you want to be the one to break up the band of brothers? don't be the yoko >> unit cohesion is based around common mission and being held to standards. >> report
our own samantha bee explores this more in depth with this report >> reporter: last week defense secretary leon panetta made military history when he lifted the ban on women serving in combat. immediately, objections were raised. >> there is a difference in the physicality of women and men >> it's a terrible idea. you're going to have the sex assault problem >> people are going to die reporter: author and military expert kingsley brown >> women in combat positions...
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what the defense department. i know you stayed with some of the advanced policy questions that you want to hold people accountable and profitability. i do not think most americans understand that as we face shrinking budgets and as we want to secure the pre-eminence of our military and not a hollow out the spending in the defense department, that walkability is a crucial agreement to us being able to find out if all of the money being spent there is being spent like americans would want it to be spent. can you reassure me that on its ability as prescribed by law -- that bought it -- what it -- auditability is a priority, that it would be an essential priority of your time as secretary of defense? >> as i told you, senator, i will make that commitment to this committee. >> and then turning to contract in. i have yet to have provided to me other than the numbers that we spent, any data that would indicate that major infrastructure rebuilding as part of a counterinsurgency strategy works. there are many things that
what the defense department. i know you stayed with some of the advanced policy questions that you want to hold people accountable and profitability. i do not think most americans understand that as we face shrinking budgets and as we want to secure the pre-eminence of our military and not a hollow out the spending in the defense department, that walkability is a crucial agreement to us being able to find out if all of the money being spent there is being spent like americans would want it to...
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but with secretary of defense leon panetta lifting the ban that kept women from serving in frontline combat positions, all the women will be there serving side-by-side with men. >> we have four different air force combat action medal recipients, three purple heart recipients and as well as four of our ladies have been entered the wounded warrior program. they all perform wonderfully across the board. >> it's amazing what you can do with the adrenalin is pumping, you turn into super woman. >> perfect people to talk about this, two great guests to bring in right now. a retired royal air force pilot and elaine, she is the president for the center for military readiness and has been working on the assignment of women in the armed forces. elai elaine, i will go to you first. you were on the administration with bush in 1992. was this on the radar then? >> yes, and we certainly recommended against that. a lot of things have changed. and we are proud of the women who have served. they work in many cases with women and children in those areas in the war that is going on right now. and they do
but with secretary of defense leon panetta lifting the ban that kept women from serving in frontline combat positions, all the women will be there serving side-by-side with men. >> we have four different air force combat action medal recipients, three purple heart recipients and as well as four of our ladies have been entered the wounded warrior program. they all perform wonderfully across the board. >> it's amazing what you can do with the adrenalin is pumping, you turn into super...
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the national defense council, meant to discuss the security situation in the country. what can out of that meeting? >> it was made clear that the events in egypt at the moment will fall under the control of the national defense council. this is a body composed of government ministers and representatives from both houses of parliament, as well as military commanders and the head of military intelligence. this body has not been seen operating publicly since it was created last year. very clearly, it is the supervising was happening on the ground. rejected by most of the opposition movement, claiming that they reserve the right to impose a state of emergency in particular areas, should they wish to do so. there was no threat to do so immediately, but they made it clear that they would use the option if the situation on the ground continued to deteriorate. >> we want to get more on the situation from cairo, we have live pictures. i was following you on twitter yesterday, and we were seeing some pictures of some scuffles and skirmishes. i will let you describe the situation
the national defense council, meant to discuss the security situation in the country. what can out of that meeting? >> it was made clear that the events in egypt at the moment will fall under the control of the national defense council. this is a body composed of government ministers and representatives from both houses of parliament, as well as military commanders and the head of military intelligence. this body has not been seen operating publicly since it was created last year. very...
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to provide them material support for their own defense. israel is more than capable of defending themselves. they will be the first to tell you that but they do need our help and assistance in different ways. we need to stand prepared to make it very clear just as iran said an attack on syria is an attack on iran we should be very clear an attack on israel is an attack on our interests and america and i for one am prepared to say that. >> let's switch gear to immigration reform. it has been a front and center item this week. one member of a bipartisan group of eight senators that unveiled their proposals to immigration reform this week you are. the president then came out with his own policy. do you see the two meshing? >> i see significant differences. obviously talking about the same topic but there are some things that are the same but there are critical points that are different. for me and many of the members of the group that outlined these principles in fact one of the key parts of these principles is very clear requirement before a
to provide them material support for their own defense. israel is more than capable of defending themselves. they will be the first to tell you that but they do need our help and assistance in different ways. we need to stand prepared to make it very clear just as iran said an attack on syria is an attack on iran we should be very clear an attack on israel is an attack on our interests and america and i for one am prepared to say that. >> let's switch gear to immigration reform. it has...
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he has been the person advocating the defense cuts. i am saying it is not only total nonsense but ludicrous. bull crap. by the way he gets away with it. the mainstream media, most of the efforts and abc and nbc, they did not cover the drop. they have unemployment. the economists say the underlying things are great, but something is wrong here. he is the president. to continue to blame it on everyone else... >> the republican party has no credible alternative narrative, no argument. in was going to be a speech outlining another vision but the republicans have no answer to what pat was talking about. >> it is the same we talked about on the segment on foreign policy, no voice speaks to the mainstream of america on the two issues. if the republicans seized simpson-bowles and sold it, that would be very popular. >> paul ryan sat on the simpson-bowles commission and voted in favor of it. >> washington doesn't care about the economy. they are rich. they are rolling in money. the president even mentioned at the inaugural they would talk about
he has been the person advocating the defense cuts. i am saying it is not only total nonsense but ludicrous. bull crap. by the way he gets away with it. the mainstream media, most of the efforts and abc and nbc, they did not cover the drop. they have unemployment. the economists say the underlying things are great, but something is wrong here. he is the president. to continue to blame it on everyone else... >> the republican party has no credible alternative narrative, no argument. in was...
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. >>> and later no defense against this on the eve of the super bowl looking at another american sports tradition. >>> the social media giant twitter says it has become the latest victim in a string of sophisticated hacking attacks aimed at exposing users' private information. experts believe the attack, which follows others launched against three of this country's largest newspapers, is the latest illustration of a dire need for more experts with the training to prevent them. nbc's justice correspondent pete williams has more tonight. >> reporter: at the offices of cyber watch dog mandiant security computer consultant for "the washington post" and "new york times" a constant vigil keeps watch for signs of attacks on them and other clients. the company also devises ways to stay a step ahead to block attempted intrusions from succeeding. >> there is always going to be some kind of gap attackers can exploit and very often we see companies haven't invested in responding to the fact that they will sustain a breach and many times they're caught flat footed when it occurs. >> reporter: with c
. >>> and later no defense against this on the eve of the super bowl looking at another american sports tradition. >>> the social media giant twitter says it has become the latest victim in a string of sophisticated hacking attacks aimed at exposing users' private information. experts believe the attack, which follows others launched against three of this country's largest newspapers, is the latest illustration of a dire need for more experts with the training to prevent them....